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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.38, 4,594.61 and 2,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.38, 4,594.61 and 2,002.83 is: 2,763.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.38 : 4,594.61 = 2,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.38/4,594.61 = 2,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.38x = 4,594.61 × 2,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.38x = 9,202,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,222.75/3,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.94

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